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November 20, 1959 was the 324th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.
Is November 20, 1959 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on November 20, 1959, who was born and died on November 20, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 20, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mr. Blue by The Fleetwoods), movies (e.g. Ballad of a Soldier, directed by Grigoriy Chukhray), TV series (e.g. Showtime) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 20th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was November 20, 1959?
- November 20, 1959: What happened on that day?
- November 20, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- November 20, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on November 20, 1959?
- November 20, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- November 20, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- November 20, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- November 20, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- November 20, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- November 20, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- November 20, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on November 20, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 20, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on November 20, 1959?
What day of the week was November 20, 1959?
November 20, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 324th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
November 20, 1959 can also be written as 11/20/1959 in the US and as 20/11/1959 in UK and Europe.
November 20, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on November 20, 1959:
- Wabc fires alan freed over payola scandal
- The declaration of the rights of the child is adopted by the united nations.
November 20, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.
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November 20, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 20, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on November 20th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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November 20, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on November 20, 1959 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 20, 1959 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on November 20, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:07 pm and setting at 11:21 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 1959.
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Who was born on November 20, 1959?
Famous people born on November 20, 1959:
![Sean Young]()
Sean YoungAmerican actress who has appeared onscreen since 1977.
- Beate Metz
German foreign correspondence clerk, journalist, and astrologer.
- Orlando Figes
British historian specializing in Russian history and author of several acclaimed books.
- Gerard Baker
Gerard Baker is a British journalist known for his work at The Wall Street Journal.
- Ron Suskind
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author specializing in political and social issues.
- Sloan Gibson
Former Deputy Secretary of the U.S.
- Diane James
British politician.
- Mario Martone
Italian director and screenwriter.
- Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst
German prelate of the catholic church and theologian.
- Richard Attias
Businessman.
- Sean Young in Louisville
Kentucky, usa; actress ("dune, young doctors in love").
- James McGovern
American politician and lawyer.
- Jo Bonner
Politician.
- Jean-Marie De Zerbi
- James Price
Whose famous birthday is on November 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 20th:
![Bo Derek]()
Bo DerekAmerican actress who earned $35,000 and gained a reputation for being the epitome beauty with her perfect 5'4" figure in "10".
![Phyllis Thaxter]()
Phyllis ThaxterPhyllis Thaxter was an American actress best known for her roles in films such as 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' and 'Superman'.
![Richard Dawson]()
Richard DawsonRichard dawson was a british-american actor and comedian best known for hosting the game show family feud.
![Veronica Hamel]()
Veronica HamelAmerican producer and actress.
![Estelle Parsons]()
Estelle ParsonsAmerican actress and award-winning actress.
![Reginald Denny]()
Reginald DennyReginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.
![Nadine Velazquez]()
Nadine VelazquezAmerican model and actress.
![Tusshar Kapoor]()
Tusshar KapoorIndian bollywood actor and producer.
![Dan Byrd]()
Dan ByrdAmerican actor.
![Judy Canova]()
Judy CanovaAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1913).
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November 20, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 5 months old,
or 773 months and 5 days old,
or 3361 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23533 days old,
if you were born on November 20, 1959.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 20, 1959?
There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 20, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 20, 1959.
November 20, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on November 20, 1959:
- Biren Mitra
Biren Mitra was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha from 1963 to 1965.
- Sylvia Lopez
French model and actress (b. 1933).
- Carl Moser
- Tullio Ascarelli
- Alfonso López Pumarejo
What famous deaths happened on November 20th?
Famous deaths on November 20th:
![Keith Michell]()
Keith MichellAdelaide, south australia -- actor (6 wives of henry viii).
![Lynn Bari]()
Lynn BariRoanoke (virginia) -- actress (connie detective wife earthbound).
![Queen Alexandra]()
Queen AlexandraThe united kingdom (born 1844).
- Antion Tolstoy
Antion Tolstoy was a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest novelists of all time, known for his works 'War and Peace' and...
- Braxson Tolstoy
Braxson Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', which explored themes...
- Brezlyn Tolstoy
Brezlyn Tolstoy was a renowned Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', which...
- Eisen Tolstoy
Eisen Tolstoy was a renowned Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.
- Odesser Tolstoy
Odesser Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.
- Adriella Tolstoy
Adriella Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.
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November 20, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on November 20, 1959:
- Church of England - Edmund the Martyr
- Brazil - Zumbi Day (since 1978)
- United Kingdom - wedding day of Queen Elizabeth II (1947), official flag day
- Mexico - Anniversary of the Revolution (1910)
- UNICEF - Universal Children's Day
- Transgender Day of Remembrance (since 1999) [1]
- Vietnam - Teacher's Day (Ngay nha giáo Vi?t Nam)
Observances on November 20, 1959:
- Africa Industrialization Day
- World Children's Day
November 20, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on November 20, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 16th and November 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
November 20, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 1959 was Mr. Blue by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.
November 20, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on November 20, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 16th and November 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Della Reese - Don't You Know
- Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
- Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
November 20, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on November 20, 1959 was Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.
November 20, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on November 20, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 16th and November 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
- Johnny & The Hurricanes - Red River Rock
- The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
November 20, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on November 20, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.
November 20, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on November 20, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 16th and November 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - So Many Ways
- The Drifters - Dance With Me
- Della Reese - Don't You Know
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- The Coasters - Poison Ivy
November 20, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on November 20, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Ballad of a Soldier
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Grigoriy Chukhray
Starring: Vladimir Ivashov, Zhanna Prokhorenko, Antonina Maksimova, Nikolay Kryuchkov
Country: United States of America
Operation Petticoat
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Starring: Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Joan O'Brien, Dina Merrill
Country: United States of America
Expresso Bongo
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Val Guest
Starring: Laurence Harvey, Sylvia Syms, Yolande Donlan, Cliff Richard
The Atomic Submarine
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Spencer Gordon Bennet
Starring: Arthur Franz, Dick Foran, Brett Halsey, Tom Conway
Ben Hur
Release year: 1959
Directed by: William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
November 20, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on November 20, 1959 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Showtime
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Tom Dey
Take It Easy
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Anantha Padmanabha
Not for Hire
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Mike Cajuin
Country: United States of America
Shotgun Slade
Release year: 1959
Country: United States of America
Spotlight
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Tom McCarthy
November 20, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on November 20, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Devil'S Advocate
By: Morris L. West
The Vatican sends a terminally ill English priest to Italy to investigate the story of a local hero, reputed miracle worker, and to inquire into his life.
The Thirteenth Apostle
By: Eugene Vale
Los Angeles Times: This is what great novels are made of. . . This book is powerful and important. "This
The Ugly American
By: William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick
This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.
Who was the US President on November 20, 1959?
On November 20, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 20, 1959?
On November 20, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on November 20, 1959?
On November 20, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about November 20th?
November 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of November. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on November 20th, such as:
- 2018 - November 2018, kabul attack: at least 50 people were killed and 83 more injured in a suicide bombing at a mawlid gathering, kabul, afghanistan.
- 2017 - Economy of the united states: a lawsuit is filed by the u.s. department of justice to stop the merger of at&t & time warner.
- 2016 - An attack by insurgent groups from muse, shan state on tatmadaw checkpoints and police outposts in tatmadaw has resulted in at least 8 deaths and over a dozen injuries. according to the state counselor's office, the attack was carried out by the kachin independence army (ta'ang national liberation army), myanmar national democratic alliance army (mnda) and other insurgent groups.
What happened in 1959?
1959 was filled with very interesting events such as
- England complete 5-0 series drubbing of India
- Texas Instruments requests patent of IC
- WVUE TV channel 8 in New Orleans, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for November 1959?
November 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
